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Inspiration and resources for telling your story, and the stories of others, to the next generation.
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When Your Child Is Sad: Tips for Helping Kids Cope {Guest Post|
It's heartbreaking when your child is sad. Do you need tips for helping kids cope with sadness? It's my pleasure to introduce to you the authors of this guest post, Michelee Nietert, a licensed professional counselor, and Tama Fortner, an award-winning author. They teamed up and wrote a wonderful children's book, GOD, I FEEL SAD. I have a book review of that book coming up. For now, glean insightful tips and encouragement from Michelle and Tama. WHEN YOUR CHILD IS SAD: TIPS FOR HELPING KIDS COPE By Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner We’ve all been there, haven’t we? Your child comes to you, face wet with tears and shoulders shaking…
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Our Chocolate Tasting Experience at French Broad Chocolate Factory
What’s in your pocket? During the reign of the Aztec Empire, you may have been considered wealthy if you had a pocketful of cacao (ka-kau) beans. Even though we're not using cacao beans as currency today, the chocolate they produce is still highly treasured. Last year, my daughters treated me to a chocolate tasting at the French Broad Chocolate Factory and Cafe in Asheville, North Carolina. The experience was delightful. It provided a wonderful reminder that truly savoring something requires time and patience. Dipping into a chocolate factory for a chocolate tasting experience needs to be on every chocolate lover’s bucket list!
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God’s Champions for Justice
I'm pleased to announce Gayle Veitenheimer as today's guest blogger who is sharing with us how we can be God's champions for justice--standing up for others as we follow God's Word. The last time Gayle was here, she shared with us about celebrating our children's spiritual birthdays. Enjoy today's post. And, thank you, Gayle, for sharing your thoughts with us. GOD'S CHAMPIONS FOR JUSTICE When my oldest son Ben was in high school, I prayed over him each morning. My go-to prayer for him was that he would be God's champion that day. Ben has a strong sense of justice. In class, a friend of his experienced unfair treatment by…
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Book Review: MY TENDER HEART BIBLE (Sassi)
Are you looking for a Bible-based board book for your little ones? Consider this book review of MY TENDER HEART BIBLE.
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When It Doesn’t Feel Like Christmas
The tree is decorated, the stockings are hung, and my family is on their way to a family Christmas event. But, due to sickness, I am not with them. Perhaps, you’re in a similar situation—under the weather, a heavy burden, or deep sorrow. Is this one of those years when it doesn’t “feel” like Christmas? It often begins with the unexpected. . .
